Air-dry clay is a wonderful alternative to more traditional forms of clay, as you don’t need to bake it at high temperatures in an oven or kiln for it to set. Therefore, it’s quick and easy to use, plus children will love working with it!

When it comes to creating things with this humble little clay, the project options are absolutely endless. Whether you want something for your garden, desk, Christmas tree, or fridge (among many other things), the list below pretty much covers it all!

It’s time to put your creativity cap on and delve into our extensive round-up…

While working with the clay, I started thinking about all the chemicals that must be in it and that could be released during baking. Of course I started thinking about how to make my own homemade clay. You’ll find my recipe below along with a few polymer clay ideas to try.